as in outdoor
of, relating to, or held in the open air
an open-air concert under the stars
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as in wilderness
that part of the physical world that is removed from human habitation
a family of city dwellers who can't wait to go camping in the open air
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Recent Examples of open-air
Diane Cole, NPR, 29 May 2026
All told, Tanger’s portfolio includes 38 outlet centers and four open-air lifestyle centers.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
HaLani is a casual open air spot serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner right by the pools.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
His photos are currently part of the sprawling open-air Photoville exhibition in Brooklyn, New York, open through May 30.
—Diane Cole, NPR, 29 May 2026
All told, Tanger’s portfolio includes 38 outlet centers and four open-air lifestyle centers.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
Noun
The fleeting scene, captured by a motion‑sensitive camera, showed a young Sumatran orangutan pause at the forest's edge, grip a rope with deliberate care and step out into open air.
—CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
HaLani is a casual open air spot serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner right by the pools.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for open-air
Adjective
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These thoughtful details extend beyond aesthetics; outdoor lighting is turtle-friendly, ensuring that nesting sea turtles and their hatchlings are guided by moonlight back into the water rather than artificial illumination.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Hawai’i’s stunning scenery and exciting outdoor excursions make traveling with kids a treat.—
Brianna Randall,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
Noun
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Summer is the ideal season to venture into the deep recesses of the Canadian wilderness, thanks to mild temperatures that allow travelers access to regions that could otherwise be inaccessible due to snow.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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But a starting point of their issues, the personnel department, was largely untouched as the franchise kept walking through the wilderness.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
1 June 2026
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The thing is, most tourists only drive through the 384 miles of scenic asphalt that bisect the park’s wilds.—
Matt Bell,
AFAR Media,
19 May 2026
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The idea is to keep the animal wild.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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“Open-air.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/open-air. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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